Police investigate fatal fire at Melbourne caravan park
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- Police are investigating a fatal fire that occurred early this morning at the Sylvan caravan park in Melbourne's north.
- Fire Rescue Victoria crews quickly extinguished the intense blaze, with about 20 firefighters responding to the incident.
- Authorities have established a crime scene and are appealing for public assistance with any information regarding the fire.
A fatal fire at a Melbourne caravan park is under investigation by police after emergency services responded to the blaze early this morning. Fire crews were called to the Sylvan caravan park on Sydney Road around 4:30 a.m. and found an intense fire. Fire Rescue Victoria reported that crews brought the fire under control within approximately ten minutes, with about 20 firefighters working on the scene. "On scene they were met with an intense fire. Crews brought the fire under control within approximately ten minutes," said Acting Commander Matt Nicholson from Fire Rescue Victoria. He added, "FRV crews did a tremendous job." Police have confirmed one person has died in the incident but have not yet released further details. Detectives have established a crime scene at the caravan park to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
On scene they were met with an intense fire. Crews brought the fire under control within approximately ten minutes.
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